please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Lovely pub, everything fantastic except sadly the beer choice which I hear has been restricted by Fullers the new owners. At least when it was under Enterprise the tenant had a fair chance of beer choice. Now the tenant only has one beer as the customers, myself included, don't seem to like any of the other Fullers brands.
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Just spent a pleasant 4 hours enjoying some excellent ales, excellent company and very good service.
Only meant to stay for two but hey ho, the walk we can do anytime.
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A lovely and well presented pub. Came here on a recent late Sunday afternoon and had a cracking dinner. It had clearly been busy, with the remnants of family's out to lunch enjoying the convivial atmosphere. Pride not so good, Titanic was in good nick. It is pricey, but you get what you pay for- usually.
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At 6pm last night most tables laid up with cutlery, napkins, candles. Not particularly inviting if you�re just popping in for a couple of pints at the end of the day. Shocked to be charged �3.70 for a pint of Tribute.
Like many others, I am very disappointed in what The Plough has now turned into. In my view, if you want gastro then the nearby Victoria is much better, whilst The Hare & Hounds (even after Youngs refurb) remains a better pub.
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As much as the over attentive staff, table service, fake fires, soft colour scheme, table reservations, wood overload/floorboards annoy me, the place does serve a brilliant pint. Am I the only person who thinks the wooden floorboard trend is crazy? Makes the place cold, non-welcoming and western bar cheap IMHO. A proper fire and relaxed atmosphere, I'd make it a 3 course meal or have an extra couples pints.
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Don't quite understand the antipathy towards this pub.
I just moved into the area and it is perfectly suited to the clientele... East Sheen is a family suburb and this pub has exactly what you need... friendly (if sometimes overly familiar) staff, decent grub and ok beer.
It is certainly not the kind of place to find a bearded real ale drinker but it does have a lovely villagey feel to it even though we are in the suburbs of London.
Compared to many of its peers in the area it is a decent pub... only annoyance is the amount of seats that seem to be reserved for hours before anyone turns up.
Valky - 26 Nov 2010 16:51 |
Could not agree more with last comments - what about a whip round for Brian's return?
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Think the reviews on this are a little too partisan either way. It has plus and minus points.
The plus being that it is basically a nice enough pub with a pleasant outside seating area which benefits from its 'mid-village' location. I have also seen a well attended pub quiz going on and the service is friendly.
The minuses being that it is expensive, a bit bland inside, and it doesn't seem to know quite what it wants to be, pub or restaurant, meaning the atmosphere is non existent on most evenings.
You get what you see on the tin, its nice but not that special (particularly for the prices) and the Victoria is much better.
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Not good. Matthew the manager sweated blood and tears, turning The Plough from what was a ship of fools into one of THE best destination gastro pubs inSurrey.
Sadly, the owner, an odious individual is more interested in satisfying his own ego and refusing to share profits with staff and management -Matthew decided to leave.
The owner inflicts outrageous prices for beer and food and most locals avoid the place. Dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine + service will cost you close on �95 -
Staff turnover is high due to the appalling conditions, low pay and micro management from the owner
Most people that go to The Plough, go once and vow never to go again.
Such a shame
Ed Farquhar
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This pub has motivated me enough to register on this webiste (found after doing a Plough search).
I've got to say having just moved into the area my wife and I are very disappointed with the Plough as our closest pub/local. For a place that could be so good (apparently it was once), to be be so lifeless and lacking of 'true' character. I'm sure the food might be good, we dont actually know as we didn't stay long enough to give it a go. Harsh floors, soft non-offensive tones, staff dressed up like its a Michelin star restaurant, fake open fire, tacky paintings to purchase on wall, concrete/tile city in the outdoor sitting area (maintenance driven I suppose), staff continously cleaning, no locals at the bar to say hello to etc etc. It should say restaurant rather than pub. Having just sat down to reflect on the day over a very good pint, the reserved sign came out on the table with candle. Couldn't have asked for a better welcome. Please sit somewhere else. My wife (who's a foodie) now refuses to go there - preferring to drive to the New Inn in Ham for comfort and relaxation and good food, or a local restaurant. We also occasionally drive into Barnes. We hate having to drive. Anyhow, I still pop into the Plough for 1 x ale every so often, I would stay for a few more and something to eat if it were more appealing, relaxing and welcoming. Thats it I've said my bit.
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I am surprised with the comment I just read about the Plough.
I have just come back from a lovely lunch there and thought I would write a post about it to tell people how good it is!
There were six of us for lunch and all of us were very impressed with the food and the service. There is a great outside area with good quality tables and chairs (no plastic ones in sight) and the place looks like it has recently been revamped.
There is no way this place is overpriced for the quality of food you are getting and is priced the same as other decent pubs serving good food in the surrounding areas.
I would recommend you go try this place out and then judge for yourself whose comments are more accurate.... I would put a bet on the fact that mine is! I will be going back next Sunday that is for sure!
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Have to agree with many of the other reviews. What used to be a delightful pub has now become a souless replica of many others with hideously overpriced drinks and mediocre food. If you've more money than sense or taste, this is the one for you!!
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Rubbish service, ran out of most food, total chaos serving what was left. Best avoided - there's lots better ones nearby.
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This was a lovely pub, tradional, laid back, friendly without pretention. However since it was refurbished 2 years ago, the soul has been stripped not only from the interior but of the pub itself, what was once one of the hidden gems of Richmond borough, has now become another boutique souless pub, over-priced and unspectacular....bvring back the old plough.
all said, it is still pleasant outside on a sunny day (where isn't)
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Had sunday lunch here recently with Mrs TJ (...she's a very choosey lady!) And she was impressed with the food. Its a lot brighter in the Plough now, now that the old horses plough is no longer suspended over the bar...! (WOT...Elf &Safety made 'em take it down...?!!)
SMALL pub, 'L'-shaped bar, plenty of attentive staff (that's what we like..!) They've done-up the patio area at the front, it looks a bit more welcoming now, with plenty of brolley-tables, and white picket fence. Nice. Space to park the dog, Bentley, wife or whatever really!! Njoy.
I will re-visit & recommend! I guess it gets busy at weekends, so book early!
(I will up my rating from 4 to 7/10) TJ
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Heard through a local resident about this pub and thought I should give it a try. I was very impressed! Seems to have a great atmosphere and serves delicious food. I went on a Sunday and it was absolutely packed but the staff managed to cope well with all the demands - especially from my three kids! I would definitely recommend this pub - and would advise booking a table in advance! Hope this is useful.
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I can only talk for myself, but I'm not sure what's unusual about the fact that I have only posted two reviews since joining on 23rd Jan...fortunately I don't go to the pub every day! we are all entitled to our own opinion you know, but it's not that strange that someone else seems to like the Plough!
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I note that Jimbojim and Stonehill both joined BITE on 23rd Jan 2010. On 28th Jan, and within 16 minutes of each other they both posted very complimentary reviews of The Plough. Neither have posted any other reviews (save for one poor review of the nearest pub to The Plough).
Make of that what you will. However, in my view The Plough can be classed as no more than an average pub that has changed but not improved in recent years with the new management - but I will concede that the beer (usually, Harveys Best, Pride and Landlord) is usually served in reasonable condiiton.
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The last time I was here was in 1993, just before leaving to live in Australia. Came back the other day for the nostalgia, and amazed at the change it has undergone! Looked absolutely fabulous from the outside, and went in to find the place packed. I guess that's one thing that seems to have never changed!
Food much better than it used to be, and the staff are friendly. Wish there were more place like this back in Sydney :-(
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Recently went to the Plough with a few mates after a bit of footie in Richmond Park.
We had a few pints and were pleasantly surprised to see that we weren't asked to free our table for diners, eventhough the place was packed with them. The grub seems to be popular to say the least!
It's good to see it's still a pub where drinkers can go and not feel uncomfortable if they're not eating, it's becoming a rarity around here.
Might have to with the girlfriend for a meal soon. All in all, a pub I'd recommend.
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Had lunch at The Plough the other day and was very impressed - great food and excellent beer (Landlord & Harveys), and very friendly staff.
I'll be going back.
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Couldn't agree more with comments about "Manager". Have been going to this pub for nearly 30 years and have stuck with it. However, last time there were many people waiting to be served but the owner/manager called over to the barman to serve his cronies! Can you imagine Brian doing that!
All who love this pub should get together and make their feelings known.
Please register on this site to see if we can do anything.
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Overpriced and not very good. No childrens menu - Manager was more interested in socialising with his cronies than serving customers. Most locals in Sheen avoid The Plough in favour of The Victoria - an excellent bar/restaurant.
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Had lunch with my family there on Sunday Bank Holiday. The place had a fantastic atmosphere, full of people, kids and dogs! I do not understand the other reviews at all! My husband had the burger on the menu (chicken with guacamole and chorizo) which was absolutely delicious. I opted for the toulouse sausages which was also very good. The service was excellent considering how busy the place was and it all looked very clean. Prices were average but well worth every penny. I would definitely recommend this pub a visit and shall be returning for the next May bank holiday!
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Recently had a great meal in The Plough...friendly staff and excellent quality food at a reasonable price. They have a large selection of beers and ales...and the garden is fantastic when the weather suits. Also dog friendly which makes for a nice stop off on dog walks.
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Well said gobsmacked, count me in. Why not set up a company and to use your figure, sell 1000 shares at �2,000.00 each. Appoint a manager and a board of directors and we could be in business. As an investment the Plough could, and should be a goldmine. I'm just stuck as to where to hold the AGM...
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The Plough has always been our destination of choice for a friendly relaxed atmosphere and a good choice of food. Recently it has been tastefully refurbished and gastro-pubbed. But Sadly it has lost much of its unique atmosphere. Under new management it seems to have also lost its way and gone from an always full and happy venue summer and winter, to on the occasions we have visited to a rather sad ghost of its former self. We love this pub and have tried to support its reincarnation. On a recent visit [week day and not half term], we waited three quarters of an hour for a lunchtime sandwich, a bowl of luke-warm soup and some soggy chips. No-one came to explain the delay and when asked said there was one chef on and orders had built up, concern appeared to us minimal to say the least. Regretfully as this is not the first time we have had problems it may have been our last visit. PLUS POINTS dogs and children are welcomed, a good selection of beers and there are daily newspapers. We still believe the owners/management have underlying good intentions, but need to get it right, right now. In the current recession the Plough is a would-be gold mine, so whoever owns it needs to get mining. Janet Street-Porter recently remarked that venues need to listen to what customers want and give to them. Can't agree more. other reviews Francesca, London
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I agree with gobsmacked but �2,000,000?!
If the price was sensible no doubt money could be rasied but does anyone know how to run a business by committee?
Nothing would be agreed!
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My last report was a year ago so I thought I'd wait and see, and wait, and wait.
The Plough needs business but it aint coming in. Locals drink elsewhere. Enterprise Inns are probably still charging the tenants an arm and a leg whilst the tenants ploughed their own cash into a 12 month refurb. Looks like a Titanic struggle between Starship Enterprise and captains Quirk to go where no man has gone before. Its just a matter of time before they hit the Black Hole.
We know 1 pub shuts every day in English Shires, but this is an affluent area with over 10,000 drinkers within walking distance. If 1000 people each put �2000 into a co-operative we could make them an offer they could not refuse, appoint our chosen staff and run it as a members club with guests.
As it stands, they want our money and we want our pub back, and if nothing changes we'll all end up with nothing.
There were once four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.
An important job arrived, and Everybody was asked to do it.
Everybody was sure Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it but Nobody did it.
Somebody was angry, because it was Everybody's job.
But Everybody thought Anybody could do it.
Nobody realised Everybody would not do it.
So Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
What say others?
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Staying with friends in richmond over Christmas and had a few lovely evenings in the plough. Food was very good quality but better menu at lunch than in the evenings. Seems to be very popular with the locals. Needs a little more atmosphere, but the place does look good inside and out. Would definitely return to this gem of a place.
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Decided to give The Plough another visit. Wish I had not bothered. The Plough had run out of beer!!
Price of a pint now a credit crunching �3.80+. Dreary overpriced and on it's last legs. Only redeeming factor is the professional manager and dedicated staff.
The Victoria, just past The Plough is more like it. Friendly pub - great atmosphere -well priced food and child friendly.
anonymous - 5 Dec 2008 14:02 |
WOW what a lovely pub, its hounded with road closures at the moment, but hey I meet the owners. They sound really really busy, an irish couple, fantastic front of house staff, menu great and xmas menu I heard was being printed.
I dont live in the area but when I am down it will be a sure place to have a nice evening out.
Sounds like the locals are horrid people with the comments they have left what a weird place to live, no community spirit here. They want it all there own way. Why not help the new owners or you might have NO local, at least its not more housing,
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For Sale
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Well I like it. The food is of excellent quality although the menu is a little limited, The ale Tim Taylors I had was one of the best I've had for a long time and my wife enjoyed her French Sauvignon. I spoke to the manager who was particularily personable and very polite and also seemed to have some very good ideas on what the plough should and could be.
My only problem is that the interior needs some warmth, it looks a bit bare.
Clearly a work in progress but they appear to have the right ingredients, so good luck and I'll be back.
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I forgot to add that the owners never seem to be around when im there for a beer or that they are just too afraid of what the locals tell them they have done to their local. i am disgusted.
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well Tom at least you had a manager on duty whilst you were there.
On the day I went it there were only 2 student types on, nice enough people but how do they know how to run a restaurant, sorry pub!! The food isnt that bad.
I totally have to agree that the owners should stick to what they do best, obviously not running a pub, bring back the old Plough, TV screens, sticky carpets, dirty toilets and the old landlord Brian, at least he stayed for years for the locals.
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The Plough has been completely ruined by the new owners. The menu is prententious and very expensive. Since opening in June there has been at least 3 managers none last more than a month or two. Poor service and dinner for two with a decent bottle of wine - �175 - in a pub!!
Locals are voting with their feet - avoid like the plague
anonymous - 24 Sep 2008 18:31 |
This used to be a good pub, but I'm worried now. We had a farcical lunch there last week. If you're going to go gastro, at least do it properly. I was presented with a charred scrap of croissant & squishy melted cheese for my "giant cheese & ham croissant," while Jane's "salad" turned out to be a huge mixing bowl of lettuce & hardly any squid or chorizo. Any request reduced bar/kitchen staff to near panic, not helped by waiter parroting "Enjoy!" at us at every opportunity.
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Two of my fav beers, especially the Landlord and very well kept but �3.40 is taking the p@ss !!The food is poncy. They've gone into the gastro market. Looking around the very wealthy ladies that lunch will love it as they spend hubby's money. Thats all I could see on my visit. No blokes! They appear in the evening and thank god appreciate a damn good pint. Neither a pub nor restuarant but the locals can afford it so they may survive.
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Finally The Plough in East Sheen is open after being closed for 1 year! It is still a very nice spot and although it has replaced classic pub charm with a cold contemporary decor and a fancy Feng Shui bathroom it is still a nice spot for a few. The outside now has a huge brolley with built in heaters, nice touch.
Many of the regulars however are all rather annoyed with the new prices. Pint of Ale - �3.40 �1+ for a packet of crisps. I hope the new menu can compete also with the many local restaurants, The Plough has hiked up the menu into the top restaurant price bracket with a main meal at �14! I�ll report back after trying the food there. Still a nice place though, if a little expensive and lacking in the charm it once had.
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Back at last. Delighted. Lost some of historic character, now a middle class sitting room. However, still charming location, wonderful building, and the focal central bar.
Doubtless the smoking ban meant carpets and curtains had to go. No idea why the delay. Prices seem to be compensating. Am sure that a couple of weeks wear in, and it'll be back to greatest local pub.
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Sign outside now reads reopening "Arpil (sic) 28th". Doesn't specify which year unfortunately!
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Believe it or not saw a sign outside the Plough 'Opening 21st April'
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Alas Brakslover - still not opened and still no guess as to what is happening. It better be good when it finally does as my patience ran out months ago.
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Walked past this lunchtime and had a good look. I imagine the reopening can now be measured in days - rather than weeks (or months!). I hope against hope that this doesn't turn into yet another gastropub which we don't need - we have The Victoria just around the corner after all. Otherwise my locals will stay as The Halfway House and The Hare & Hounds, both of which are "proper pubs"..
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I agree with John Bonser. How do they know what the place will be like.
Have the new (how many?) owners got the courtesy to tell us when it will be opening and what form the pub will take?
Sheenlover
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Mr Ashers - are you the new owner, by some chance ?.
You talk about expecting "vastly improved food" and "better quality" beer, but the place hasn't reopened yet, seemingly, so I'm not sure what your expectations are based on
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Totally agree with newman98. The Plough was in a sorry state for years prior to closing. Beer was over priced in filthy glasses and the food was terrible, as for the garden furniture, B&Q plastic furniture bought in the 70's.
I will happily pay a higher price for what will no doubt be vastly improved food. I have know doubt the beer will be of a similar price but better quality and out of clean glasses. The place is looking fantastic and I will be frequenting it regularly.
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'The Plough' is re-opening soon as the "Slug & Firkin"... by popular demand..!!! The old sticky carpet is being brought back in, along with some of the old furniture still attached to it! Muddy boots will be compulsary at all times, along with that faithful old smell of wet dog..!! Non-smokers will have to sit outside in the rain, on wonky plastic chairs, with rain diluted wine, and soggy sandwiches. All ties & briefcases will have to be surrendered to bar staff, and collected at the end of the visit.
We hope this does not interfere with your social drinking enjoyment, and we look forward to seeing all our regular patrons back in 2008. Happy New Year from the development team, "Reckitt & Sting'em"
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I dont entirely agree with all these comments.
As much as we all like good traditional pubs and i've been to plenty I could hardly say the plough in recent years has particularily excelled itself. For the plough traditional read dirty, bad food, poor service, mediocre ales, wines with price tags on like the local corner shop and risk of electrocution!!
Maybe those in sheen should take off their blinkers and look outside their stone throwing radius. These days a bit of good food ( homemade not home heated ), attention to detail and some level of competency behind the bar go a long way.
I drove past the other day and lets be honest it looks a damn site better than it did, unless you like B&Q pastic furniture.
When they open I'll be going and make sure my friends do too.
P.S. to owners stand strong and do what you think is right.
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As another local and regular I wholeheartedly agree with gobsmacked. The fact we are now almost into December and the place is STILL not open quite frankly beggars belief and why change something that not only wasn't broken but, as you say, was one of THE best pubs around. I believe they will have an absolute mountain to climb to win back what were a very loyal and very large following.....come back O'D all is forgiven.
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I agree with many of the comments from ealier bloggers. The Plough has been at the heart of Sheen for many years and was one of the attractions of living there!
I suggest that all the old regulars do exactly as they did before when it eventually re-opens. Have a chat, read the paper, do YOUR thing so the new owners will be in no doubt about our feelings.
If people want a gastro pub they can go to the Victoria.
Why change something that ain't broke!
If the new owners have any sense and wish to recoup there expenditure I suggest they listen closely to their customers. If they don't I expect they will have to wait a long time to get their money back!
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I hope the new owner has the good sense to see that Sheen does not need yet another gastropub. He should return it as near as possible to its original state, thus ensuring people will come back to one of the few "proper pubs" in the area. Fingers crossed they get it right.
However, if it does turn out to be a gastropub, I shall visit just once and thereafter I shall step it out to The Halfway House in Barnes and allow that to become my local.
PS: to The Plough ownners - do visit Halfway House to see how a proper pub works.
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Well put gobsmacked, I only wish that I had read your posting before my most recent, fruitless jaunt up to Sheen. My opinion is therefore not one of a local, but rather that of one who has moved away. All I can add to your comments, is that the charm of the place lay in its lack of pretension, by which I do not wish to imply any lack of sophistication, rather that the Plough was a good pub in a good area. Simple food, decent beers, competent barstaff, dog and child ( well-behaved) friendly. Whatever guise the Plough re-appears in whether it be good or bad, it must not be deserted and allowed to die or to fall into the hands of developers. Then again, it is quite a lump, you could get a lot of flats in there...
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The Plough was closed early May for a "6 week" refurb by new owners who wanted to convert it into a "gastro-pub" facility littered with tables to raise the takings. It is now Halloween and the ghost of Banquo wanders its derelect building site. A frightening example of how a few can so quickly despoil a community hot-spot hoping a make a bit more money at the expense of the many. The Plough was characterful, interesting and unique and had managed to retain its original character and charm with "old world" fixtures and fittings. A really large bar area gave space to talk in groups or think and sup on your own. It had been a very popular going concern for a few hundred years, and was at the time of closing one of the highest ranked pubs in the country with a loyal bunch of drinkers both local and from afar. Well. for those who wish to travel from afar - please don't. Nobody appears to know what is happening, when this once charming place will re-open, and what guise the ghastly refurb will take.
Whoever now has this mess on their hands and wishes to avoid blood on the carpet please note a few points:
Over 90% of the paying loyal Plough customers did not want a gastro-pub and did not appreciate being told to change their habits at the drop of a hat for the ching of a till.
There are already too many here-today gone-tomorrow local restaurants and gastro-pubs.
The Victoria Gastro-Pub is just two minutes walk away with reviews and write-ups, albeit pricey and therefore less popular.
The previous Plough food-fare was greatly enjoyed.
The customers have gone elsewhere to places like The White Cross Richmond and other "genuine" pubs.
If you want them back you need to consult with them about what they want, before you despoil their wishes.
Perhaps the Plough owner-manager ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, or Future would care to ask us what we would like to see.
If not, then the new owners will find deeply furrowed broughs on their faces and no Xmas turkey on their plates.
Any other local opinions?
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Apologies for the unnecessary language in my earlier post. I had driven up from the coast on the previous Friday evening, hoping to enjoy a couple of pints before closing time, and was a little annoyed by what I found. I am not going to write anymore now otherwise I might swear again.
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Orinoco seems a bit OTT with his language, but I do support his sentiments!
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If I discover any hint of bloody Farrow & Ball paint, butchers block tables, " served with a red wine jus," etc in the refurbished Plough there will be trouble. Bring back the hops and sticky carpet ,( and the board with the sandwiches on that was replaced by that bastarding bloody plasma telly.) Three months over the summer to refurbish a pub. Gentle Jesus...
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Coming upto August and still not re-opened. What are they doing in there...?
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Hold the front page- Just days after I was telling someone how i love this pub because it never changes, I find, to my horror, that the building is gutted and won't reopen until mid-june. A refurbished Plough, I just hope they know what they are doing...
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Best it's been for many years. Excellent Adnams Broadside and food is now SO much better. Almost certainly the best "proper pub" in East Sheen.
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Ah, my local pub! New manager is an eccentric Irish chap whose heart seems in the right place. Done a good job making the place smarter and its still a great place for young and old alike to bump into each other. A true 'local' in every sense of the word.
Good choice of ales although i've tasted better elsewhere. However, the main problem i have is the prices which unfortunately puts me off coming down here more often.
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TeeJay, you will be pleased to know that The Plough is about to become a no smoking pub. Phaze one has already been implemented, the cigaette machine has gone. The hops and annoying tv set above the bar have also vanished. Grolsh has been removed from the tap and replaced by San Miguel, it's all change at the Plough. Now sort out the bloody food! (Teriyaki Rump Steak indeed...)
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THE PLOUGH!!
Where do i begin..!? A kind-of 'L' shaped bar, with a real old cast-iron plough hanging directly above the main bar..!! (Be careful, underneath!!) Lovely old pub..! unfortunately, i have also experienced lovely old grub here! Haven't been for a year now though, so i do hope the carpets & general decor have been changed since then..!! I do hope so!! (is the plough still hanging in situe..?)
A traditional old pub, which many will not find (see John Bonsers remark). I too have frequented Richmond for a few years, and would never have found the Plough if it were not for a close friend, who loved it.
Yes i've had the micro-waved Thai green curry in here b4, and actually liked it!! Yes i've enjoyed many a kold lager or two (mainly outside the pub, because it has been too smokey inside!) but... along with the decor i do hope the bar staff have up-graded too, in this last year. Otherwise, I'd pop down to the 'Hare & Hounds (Upper Richmond Rd West) instead, if I were you !! [There's nailing my colours to the mast 4 u! Any staff reading this to note..!]
The potential for the Plough to be a great pub is there, i hope the new management do an excellent job, and then the good folk of Sheen will have that "excellent venue" that all of us are really looking for! And then I will go out of my way to return. Maybe the service at the 'Slug & Firkin' is better...?!?! TJ
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Agree with all I_Love_Rugby says.
Potential to be a fantastice pub if it wasn't for the over priced and disappointing pint and dirty glasses. The pub has a grubby feel to it. Nice outdoor area but again the furniture is incredibly old and dirty.
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Live locally, try ir generall yevbery 3 months or so, I have NEVER had a decent pint of lager in there. Either the lines have never been cleaned or the glasses haven't. Not sure which.
Staff have seemed surly on more than one occasion as if I was putting them out by ordering a round drinks. Hello? You're paid barstaff, thats what you're there for!
Does seem like a country pub nestled in the heart of suburbia which is a nice change from souless Slug and Firkins, or Allbarones.
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The Plough is a classic pub and I've been drinking there since I started drinking. The Ploughettes are legendary. Grolsh and Kronnenbourg are on tap for lager drinkers. I understand the management is changing and hopefully it won't change the pub too much. Bob, the real life Alan Partridge is a regular (see if you can spot him). One thing that I hope the new govenors sort out is the food. A pub this good has no excuse for the poverty of any decent pub grub, you can practically hear the microwave ping.
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Not a fantastic selection of beer, and a little cramped inside, but lovely little local pub in secluded residential backwater of Sheen (Parkside)- good choice if you like quaint old-fashioned atmosphere and pretty setting. Tables outside are nice in summer.
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I moved to East Sheen at the end of the summer and discovered The Plough. I now go there regularly in the evenings and for Lunch on the weekends. It is one of the lovliest small pubs I have found and I was very surprised to find it in London as I thought it belonged tucked away somewhere in the New Forest. In reply to Nell's review (below) I thik the food is pretty good ( recomended by egon ronay nonetheless!) The pub is also fitted with 3 fans and 5 air cleaners. Although I am a smoker and enjoy a cigarette with my beer and after my meal as many do, I think the air is surprisingly clean. The staff are friendly and the boys are advised to go down just to check out the bar-maids! I'd say it's the nicest and most unique pub in the area and recent winner of The East Sheen Pub award 2005.
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This pub could be fantastic but it isn't. Its pretty (so its gets one point)but thats where its charms end. The food certainly isn't anything to write home about and it is so smoky that we all came out gasping for air- apparently the fans were on but basically if you don't want to come out stinking like you have been rolling in an old ashtray don't bother.
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Nice quaint pub hidden in the back roads of East Sheen. Food has been changed in the last few months and not as enjoyable as it used to be, but c'est la vie!
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A good place for a Sunday morning pint after a stomp around Richmond Park. Very pleasant inside and out, feels quite like a country pub inside. I didn't try it, but the Sunday lunch that I saw people eating looked good. Enjoyed a very good pint of Bass. Certainly worth a try.
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Despite having lived in Richmond for ages, it was only last Saturday that I paid my first ever visit to this pub. I found much to admire and enjoy.
Very upmarket air to it, which is welcomed and pub seemed clean and well run. They cut the sandwiches diagonally into quarters, which says it all.
Note the hops decorating the bar.
Note also the framed print by the door explaining the origins of the infamous Watneys Red Barrel.Blame the local Tennis Club for this dreadful past blight on our drinking heritage, it seems !
One minor gripe - why do they allow dogs in a pub like this during the main lunchtime session when food is being served ?
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only ever sat outside in the summer. some very pleasant evenings spent there. recommended.
The Parkhillian - 21 Oct 2004 18:31 |
Chris above may want to get out more! The plough is probably the cheepest place in Southwest London!!!
Jamie - 4 Mar 2004 22:37 |
Set in the heart of East Sheen the Plough seem to have lost itself in the 18th centaury. Usually filled with well healed locals, �gappies� (who seem to make up the bar staff before moving onto university) and the occasional celeb from around the corner! The plough may not be as swish or as well maintained as its neighbours (reflected in the price) the Victoria or the Naked turtle. A deserved break from the endless �trendy bars� forced upon us. The plough has maintained a grip onto the strong community feel, though I sadly stress not a place for children�
Nicky - 4 Mar 2004 22:34 |
Worked in the Plough for a couple of years in the late 60's, when Mrs Perkins was the landlady. Made some friends then who I still see today. It was a great Pub then and although I don't visit very often, it still seems much the same. One of the tankards over the bar is mine, but I can't remember which one.
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Great quiz on Monday nights!
Mick - 28 Oct 2003 12:41 |
nice pub to sit outside in the summer, reading a newspaper. i think it has changed hands a few times. nice, sociable crowd. not too snooty as one would expect given its location.
adam - 7 Aug 2003 15:47 |
good atmosphere for a quiet one. nice place to be on a summer's day, the downside is it's probably the most expensive place i can think of (�3.10 for export)
chris - 8 Jun 2003 16:42 |
Lovley place, one of those where u'll nearly always know someone there. Was a real 'old fogies' place, but has become more attractive to us younger people with nights like 'School Disco' in the summer. Lacks a pool table, but it wouldn't fit in. On the upside, the landlord has a rep for hiring really fit barmaids.....
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